Project Management: A Practical Approach

Learn how to manage your projects successfully with practical skills such as project planning, scheduling, tracking, change management and reporting.

This introductory two day workshop also emphasizes
the importance of working
with people to clarify expectations, define roles,
and build commitment.

The first day is an overview of
the topic areas. The second day is a practical case project starting at initiation, through planning, execution, and control to closure for practice in applying the skills learned.

Topic areas:

What are: projects, project management, and project managers,

Know the destination: scope definition,

Laying a route: work breakdown structure, schedule, and risk,

The human side: resources, responsibilities, and relationships,

Making headway: controlling scope, reporting progress.

Presented in Winnipeg each spring and fall, this course qualifies as 14 hours toward the education requirement for the PMP designation.

Presenter: Allison Atkey of Atkey Consulting has managed a wide range of projects including project launches, organization change initiatives, and application development. Over 2,500 individuals have learned about project management at her workshops or courses, including those at University of Manitoba and Red River College. Allison is a certified PMP (Project Management Professional) from PMI, the Project Management Institute.